161 gelatin sticks found near Almora school triggers security alert

India Nov 23, 2025

Police in Uttarakhand's Almora district discovered 161 gelatin sticks—over 20kg of explosive material—hidden in bushes outside a government school.
The find happened after principal Subhash Singh noticed some odd-looking packets and quickly called the cops, leading to an immediate security response.

Bomb squads on site; investigation launched

Bomb disposal and canine teams rushed in, finding even more packets scattered nearby.
The explosives were safely moved, and police registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act.
An investigation is now underway to trace where the explosives came from and why they were left there.
With recent large explosive seizures elsewhere, police are continuing their efforts to resolve the situation.